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Tantrix (1991)

1–4 players · 30 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.3 on BGG

Players
1–4
Play time
30 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.3/10

Best for 1–4 players aged 8+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Tantrix

Tantrix is a strategy game using painted synthetic resin hexagons (often mistakenly thought to be Bakelite). It was invented in New Zealand, and is clearly derived from the earlier Psyche-paths/Kaliko. Tantrix can be played as solitaire puzzles, ranging from easy to almost impossible, or as a multiplayer strategy game featuring a combination of strategy, luck and skill. Each tile has three tracks on it, in three different colors (out of four colors). Each track starts on one …

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Abstract StrategyPuzzle

Mechanics: Pattern Building, Tile Placement · Designer: Mike McManaway

Players: 1P · 2P · 3P · 4P

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Tantrix FAQ

How many players is Tantrix?
Tantrix plays with 1–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Tantrix take to play?
A game of Tantrix takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Tantrix any good?
Tantrix rates 6.3/10 from 1,904 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / puzzle game built around pattern building, tile placement.